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Carl, All the information I have about European destination exports show bumper rubbers. I seem to recall discussing this some time ago. There is no such thing as a "Euro" bumper. I believe the bumpers without holes are reproductions. Thanks fo the slides, Kats. What a great find, on eBay of all places! The coloring of the slide film has deteriorated with the typical "Kodachrome" red remaining. My 16mm films are in the same condition. It might be worth it to have the slides restored to their original color. I did not notice an ID plate in the engine bay.

And miss that one indeed he did, Alan! Carl, would you please send me a photo of a "JDM 240Z"? Wouldn't you rather be an expert and use the nomenclature properly? I believe you wanted to say Fairlady Z or Fairlady 240Z, didn't you? Now, I haven't been completely correct either. A 3-speed automatic transmission was available in the Fairlady Z-L (S30) from October 1970. It was not available in the S30-S until March of 1971.

Stopped in to say hello to Z-Point. Greetings Guus! Yes, the world was watching what was for me the most interesting presidential campaign I have seen.

Dan, Personally, I would question that if a Nissan replacement part was allowed in any circumstance, what would define stock? And if we have two cars identically prepared but one has the correct part and the other has a replacement, how would that be judged fairly? Or a restored car vs. a survivor? You see, there is no easy answer. The whole thing is subjective and it appears there is wisdom in the ZCCA approach to emphasized cleanliness. The windshield example was not an S30 and the glass for that particular car is available but the question remains valid. What are we going to do as parts become unobtanium? I can't see getting dinged for a quality reproduction. A good reproduction shouldn't be noticable. I'll also add that the ZCCA judging guidelines are about to change and I hope and intend that this matter will be clearer in the future. Chris

That comment applied to batteries and tires. Taken literally, one could put a '72 dash in a '70 and maintain stock. Not so. What Kats is showing (Hi Kats!) is technically correct for his year of production as it matches the factory service manual (pages FE-3). Silver muffler - not black. Now, before everyone goes out and paints their mufflers silver, have a look at your documentation. Judging, as was previously mentioned, in mostly about cleanliness. It would be rare for a judge to nip a car because the muffer was painted the wrong suposed color. On the other hand, in Cleveland, a car did not win a gold medallion because the windshield glass was not a Nissan part.

Their web site is up although incomplete. http://www.zcon09.com/ The track day page is running and the schedule of events page is up. They are excited about the North American Z Rally with appearances and parties in Houston (Sterling McCall Nissan), December 1st and Dallas (Jotech), December 2nd.

Follow the new Nissan 370 Z as it tours North America begining November 19th at the L.A.Car Show and concluding in South Beach, Miami, December 9th. Check out the web site http://www.followthenissanz.com/index.html and sign up for tour updates. Nissan is putting on a show! If all goes well, you will find me at the Orlando Hard Rock Hotel event. Z-ya! Did you notice the new Z logo?

And I agree with Arne on the A/C issue. A/C just makes the car slower and who cares how hot it is...roll down the windows!

I'm v e r y surprised to see a car of this caliber hit eBay. The Z rally banners are mentioned also - very surprising...almost disappointing. Putting this on eBay almost cheapens it...to me. Vintage Zs were constructed by four private businesses under contract with Nissan USA as part of a brand identity advertisement campaign in 1997 called "Dream Garage". Used HLS30 / 240Zs were purchased in the Southeast area, refurbished in California, and sold alongside certified 300ZXs (Z32) in the Z-Store program - ten selected dealers throughout the nation. Vintage Zs were sold "as new" with a 12 month / 12,000 mile warrenty. The "factory" reference dates to an article in Road & Track magazine; "Datsun 240Z, Factory Resurrected" by Douglas Kott in June 1998. That's where the F-word started. This particular example is "Ol' Yeller"; one of the later completed examples by Pierre Z. The last time I saw it, it was in new condition AA++.

Paul, Do you have a mechanical fuel pump on the front of the engine? There is no reason a gasket prepared with something like permatex should leak. But the "weeping you describe on the #1 and #2 spark plug wires sounds like the trouble I have had with a leaking fuel pump. Something like that will mist oil like you describe.

Greetings Al! It's raining here tonight...thinking of you.

This in the noon e-mail. I can't get the link to work in a timely manner. Perhaps someone could help? This takes forever to load on my computer. Award-winners from this year's convention have been uploaded to the website at the following location: Here's a direct link to the PowerPoint with winners across car-shows, autocross, etc... http://www.clevelandrockz.com/docs/ClevelandRockZ_Awards_Banquet.pdf Thanks, Christopher Karl (Former) 21st Annual ZCCA Z Car Convention Chairman :-) Event info: www.clevelandrockz.com

Without meaning to diss anyone or their business, Zedd Finding floor pans are the way to go.

Yep! My apologies. The parts book shows 76807-E4600 and 76808-E4600 up to February 1970. I keep thinking it was later.

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Confirming what has been said. The rear deck vent grills have always been plastic on the S30. They do exist in metal but were never part of the S30 production. All the rest of the emblems were metal on 3/70. The plastic replacement quarter emblem "240Z" has a white painted Z and there are white painted Z metal emblems, however I believe that a 3/70 car would have had chromed Z emblems.

Patrick, I have been tuned into the ZCCA chatter for the last few months. As you all may know, I am now part of the executive committee. The ZCCA is organizing major changes in the way it conducts business. Three new officers were elected in Cleveland. The web site is going for a revamp. And the computers are getting a software update. The ZCCA maintains convention computers, including the car show, with a fairly significant database. In the past, getting the car show result has been a long ordeal and the recent chatter amongst the executive committee leads me to believe that the results should come pretty soon along with mailing of the judging sheets to each entrant. There is a thankyou letter included now. While I'm talking about it, thanks again to Cleveland for a great show, look for new ZCCA judging rules in the near future. There will be an attempt to clarify the car classification rules and a judging proceedures guideline is being dicussed. Chris

I drove up to Beck's and forgot about the show competely! How was it? Sorry to hear about your mishap. I had one thrown at me going over the Howard Frankenstein bridge in Tampa once. Took out my turn signal.

That nose piece really looked sharp, didn't it?

Optional fog lights

Got an e-mail from Mike this morning. Katy is out of the hospital and they think they will be getting home by the end of the week. He thanked everyone for their thoughtful cards, e-mails and wishes. EZ was totaled.

Yea, that's the car.

Early fuel door knob pictures from the ZCCA national convention in Cleveland, October 2008.

I took a couple of pictures of the early fuel door knob. The plastic one. I'm goingto look for the thread on fuel door knobs and post the pictures there.

I forgot to pick up one of those yellow nut and bolt guages. They looked quite handy. I did come home with an extra tote bag. Best damned tote bag of the last five conventions, by crackie!